Half-Day Vientiane City Tour

Overview

Enjoy a 4-hour guided tour of Vientiane and its laid-back atmosphere located along the Mekong River. Touring Vientiane’s city center brings visitors closer to its French influences and victory of its independence during the time of its occupation and its – nowadays - very strong ties with Buddhism. Visit Vat Sisaket, the oldest monastery in Vientiane, and Ho Phra Keo which is now a Museum of Buddhist art and sculpture, along with the Pha That Luang with its golden stupa, and the Victory Gate, also known as Anousavali.

Highlights

Choice of morning or afternoon departure

Free hotel pickup and drop-off included

Great overview and orientation of the city

Informative, friendly and professional guide

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Upon pickup from your hotel in the city center of Vientiane, tour the highlights of the Laotian capital in the morning or afternoon. Your first stop isVat Sisaket. Built in 1818 and withstandingthe 1828 invasion from Siam, the Buddhist temple has survived in its original form, unlike most other temples thathave gone through extensive renovations. Inside the main hall, and along the walls of the courtyard surrounding it, a total of 6,840 Buddha images rest in small niches or on shelves, next to remarkable frescoes.

Continue with your guide to nearby Ho Phra Keo, the former royal temple. Admiresome of the country's finestBuddhist art and sculpture in a building thathoused the Emerald Buddha until it was taken to Bangkok in 1778. Seeanoriginal megalithic stone 'jar' from the Plain of Jars and findvarious artifacts, antique brass drums, and palm leaf manuscripts ondisplay.

Then viewPha That Luang; with its golden stupa in acharacteristic banana flower shape, it is considered the most revered shrine in Laos. The national symbol has a central structure that measures 150 feet (45 meters) tall and echoes the curving lines of an elongated lotus bud, and the original stupa is said to contain a relic of Lord Buddha. Its domination of the Vientiane skyline is clearly visible from the top of the Patuxai, the city's Victory Gate, which is your final stop.

Also known as Anousavali, the gatewasconstructed in 1958 with architecture inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris while also incorporating typical Laotianmotifs likethe Kinnaree, amythical bird-woman. Energetic visitors can climb to the top of the monument for a panoramic view fromVientianes highest point. (Note: Entrance fee isnot included, but you are welcometo pay at your own expense.)

Your guide and driver will bring you back at the hotel after approximately 3.5 hours touring along Vientianes most revered landmarks and iconic sights.

Inclusions for
Half-Day Vientiane City Tour

Local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Entrance fees (except for entrance fee to climb to the top of the Victory Gate)

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions for
Half-Day Vientiane City Tour

Other entrance fees and expenses, such as other meals, drinks, tips and shopping, unless otherwise stated

Fee to climb to the top of the Patuxai Victory Gate

Transfers from and to airport, sea/river ports, train stations that are located inside or outside of the city center are NOT included; supplemental fees to be paid at time of pickup and drop-off

Transfers from and to hotels and resorts that are located outside of the city center are NOT included; supplemental fees to be paid at time of pickup and drop-off

Tips and gratuities

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

To respect local customs and respecting the religious sites and temples on this tour, it is customary for guests to take off their shoes before allowed entrance. Your guide will inform you in advance for which of these sites this is applicable.

We always will make efforts to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour.

Please note that pick-up and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off

The mentioned excursion durations are approximations; we are unable to exactly predict the total duration from pick-up to drop-off based on unforeseen circumstances such as traffic and weather conditions and the routing the driver has to take to get all customers on the vehicle. We ask for your kind understanding that these are average times

Cancellation Policy

All sales related to this product are final and non-refundable. In case you wish to cancel the reservation you will be charged 100% cancellation fees.

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Key Details

Mobile Voucher Accepted

Hotel pickup Available

Free Cancellation

Duration: 4 Hrs

Language:

English

Departure Details :

Hotels located in Vientiane's city center

Departure Time :

8am or 1pm Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provi.. read more